[P.O.E.]

Spent a bit of time on the interstates yesterday.

Other than “rush hour” times, roads were relatively empty of passenger autos, compared to pre-pandemic.

Seems to me many working people are back to work. But the roads used to be clogged with cars everywhere all the time.

Where were they going that they’re not going now?

[BikerJoe]

Seems to me many working people are back to work. But the roads used to be clogged with cars everywhere all the time. Where were they going that they’re not going now?

Discretionary travel is taking a hit. "Is this trip really necessary?" is making a comeback. I know plenty of folks who are doing staycations this year, and some local fraternal organizations are going back to zoom meetings to reduce travel for members.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

People aren’t driving due to the price of gas, most likely.

I drive once a week, tops, about 20 miles round trip to get my errands done. No ‘pleasure trips’ to thrift and antique stores for me these days.

Let’s Go, Brandon! *SPIT*

[P.O.E.]

Less discretionary travel will have knock-on effects with those businesses that people used to go to.

I mean the average people. The bigwigs will have everything brought to them.